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Iceberg Definition Essay

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What defines who someone is? Many will think that it is based on your actions; you are defined by what other people think when they see you. While this may be true in some cases, I believe that what truly defines someone is their mentality. Through the Habitudes program at our school, I learned to compare ourselves to icebergs. While the lesson was originally designed for an individual on an athletic team, it applies to everyone. The concept of the iceberg is that your body is a large ice mass that can be split up into two parts: The small portion above water that is visible and the much larger part below water that is not. The visible portion of the iceberg is what others see about you and the larger portion is what takes place inside of you. If the iceberg is judged based on only the visible portion, much of the iceberg will not be judged, and the biggest, most beautiful iceberg may be overlooked if it is hiding beneath the waves. …show more content…

I believe that most people think of me as a respectful, caring person that makes the right decisions most of the time. However, people that know we very well understand that I am nowhere close to perfect. I make mistakes just like everyone else and I am thankful that I can be forgiven for my actions. If I were to judge myself based on my character and morality, I would say that I am an optimist with a desire to make other people happy. I look for the best in people and myself and I have a strong determination to better myself physically and mentally. I have a growing relationship with Christ and I try to live up to the standards put in place but I often fall short like so many others. But, with self-discipline and hard work, I will be able to become the person I aspire to

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